A Jeffrey Long, classically-designed, beachfront estate was sold in December 2014 for $17,000,000 by the original owner. Featured in the Friday, March 13th edition of Pacific Business News, the Long & Associates designed home was the largest single family residence transaction on O'ahu in 2014, and second largest transaction in the state.

"This home was a spectacular design from day one with 18-foot pocketing doors that literally let you drink in the stunning ocean views and the cool ocean breezes," said Jeffrey Long, Principal of Long & Associates. "It is always a pleasure to see one of our signature homes be admired by a new wave of buyers and sustain or even surpass the original value."

Built in 1996 the 7,457 square foot home features an indoor-outdoor great room with 18-foot pocketing doors, 5 bedroom suites, 6 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. Patricia Choi of Choi International, represented both the buyer and seller.

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"While the Kailua vacation homes the Obamas have rented are indeed gorgeous, there are more than a few other gorgeous vacation options -- 22,000, to be precise -- each with their own unique views and perks."

"This pristine property -- known as Kaanapali Kahala in Maui -- is surrounded by serene koi ponds. The home itself wraps around a beautiful pool area, offering an outdoor lounge and entertainment area tucked away from the public's view.

The eight-bedroom home, known to realtors as the "Castle Villa," fronts the gorgeous Kaanapali Beach, and in the evening, the sunset pours into the open living room, which extends into the pool lounge," writes Carla Herrera of The Huffington Post.

Secondly, comes a home located in the exclusive Kapalua Resort's Kapalua Place. One of only 4 beachfront residences, Oneloa Place is definitely an example of luxury:

"At the ultra-luxurious Oneloa Beach Villa on Maui's northeastern tip, guests never have to leave. The estate boasts private waterfalls, three oceanfront spas, an impressive art collection, personal beach access to a private stretch of sand and a 60-foot long infinity pool that seems to pour into the ocean."

"Since her arrival in 2010, the DC-born interiors maven has left her signature on haute properties in the islands’ toniest communities—from Kāhala to Kapalua....For clients who are short on time, Howard will even decorate the home down to the smallest detail, right to the plates and bed linens." - See more at: The Hot List

October 31, 2013 -- A new beachfront Maui home at 3 Kapalua Place is listed as one of 2012's Top Ten Coolest Beach Homes by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Every year TopTenRealEstateDeals.com works with national real estate agents to rank the Top Ten Coolest Beach Homes for sale within US beach communities. These homes are selected based on criteria such as location, beach quality, luxury amenities, interior design and the “wow” factor of the home design.

"They are the 'coolest' of the 'cool.' These homes have it all from top of the line architecture and fancy technological amenities to the utmost breathtaking scenic views," states Jason Wakefield the marketing director for TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

The 3 Kapalua Place listing is one of only 4 Beachfront residences within an exclusive gated community in Maui’s prestigious Kapalua Resort and is a brand new Island Contemporary Architectural masterpiece by award-winning Hawaii architect Jeffrey Long. It offers exceptional craftsmanship throughout with a dramatic 2 story living room featuring 18-foot corner pocketing doors that open to breathtaking ocean views across the infinity edge pool. It’s true resort living in the ultimate beachfront location! The full 2012 Beach Homes list can be viewed at: